Paul Revere (1735 - 1817) would be famous today for his work as a silversmith even if he weren't a hero of the American Revolution. The third son of the elder French-born Paul Revere, who had changed his name from Appollos De Rivoire, Paul Revere the younger came by his artistic skills honestly. Revere the elder, himself a famous silversmith, had apprenticed under John Coney in 18th Century Massachusetts Colony.
Young Paul was involved in everything from dentistry, crafting artificial teeth, copper engraving, production of gunpowder, cannon repair, to the writing of revolutionary verse. He even engraved images and printed for periodicals of the day.
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Paul Revere was married to Sarah Orne in 1757 and fathered eight children. Sarah died in 1773, and Paul eventually re-married to Rachel Walker, with whom he had no more children. He was already 40 years old when he made his famous midnight ride. By then, he was known throughout Massachusetts as a master craftsman.
But Paul Revere was best known for his prolific production of fine silver pieces. Many silver items produced by Paul Revere exist today, and are featured in museums as well as private collections. Featuring a range of styles such as Rococo, Queen Anne, and neoclassical, Paul Revere expertly engraved many of his silver works as well.
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